Northampton County, NC ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Northampton County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 16,931 residents in the county, with a median household income of $50,086 and a median home value of $114,500. Median household income ranges from $36,136 in 27831 to $91,202 in 27842. Its largest communities include Gaston, Rich Square, Conway, Jackson and Seaboard.
Northampton County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,931 |
| Households | 7,857 |
| Median household income | $50,086 |
| Median home value | $114,500 |
| Median age | 52 |
| Median rent | $758 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 22,669 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 10,039 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $36,136 (27831) to $91,202 (27842) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $49,980 |
| Homeowners | 72.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 21 routes, 9,106 homes (12 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Northampton County: 27842 ($91,202)
- Most residents: 27855 (5,783 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27842 (95.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27820 (38.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 27831 (15.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27855 (34.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 27842 ($490,600)
Every ZIP code in Northampton County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27855 | Murfreesboro | 5,783 | 2,191 | $42,938 | $99,600 | 63.7% | 24.6% | 12.4% | 4 | 2,306 | 17% of its land |
| 27832 | Gaston | 2,783 | 1,226 | $52,194 | $113,600 | 69.9% | 25.7% | 5.1% | 2 | 1,044 | 100% of its land |
| 27831 | Garysburg | 2,362 | 1,254 | $36,136 | $87,300 | 74.7% | 17.1% | 15.9% | 2 | 958 | 100% of its land |
| 27820 | Conway | 2,201 | 916 | $50,909 | $130,500 | 72.9% | 38.9% | 8.6% | 2 | 972 | 100% of its land |
| 27845 | Jackson | 2,033 | 843 | $48,707 | $87,000 | 76.0% | 22.3% | 11.5% | 1 | 567 | 100% of its land |
| 27869 | Rich Square | 1,834 | 835 | $43,301 | $115,200 | 75.8% | 17.7% | 11.3% | 2 | 620 | 100% of its land |
| 27842 | Henrico | 1,538 | 761 | $91,202 | $490,600 | 95.3% | 8.4% | 10.2% | 2 | 1,158 | 88% of its land |
| 27897 | Woodland | 1,194 | 570 | $56,694 | $109,200 | 61.4% | 22.3% | 0.5% | 1 | 500 | 80% of its land |
| 27876 | Seaboard | 1,164 | 635 | $51,040 | $84,500 | 68.0% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 2 | 407 | 100% of its land |
| 27862 | Pendleton | 615 | 300 | $53,333 | $185,900 | 83.7% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 1 | 250 | 100% of its land |
| 27853 | Margarettsville | 585 | 257 | — | $75,500 | 67.7% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 1 | 230 | 100% of its land |
| 27866 | Pleasant Hill | 577 | 251 | $63,036 | $166,700 | 85.3% | 37.5% | 3.1% | 1 | 330 | 100% of its land |
| 27877 | Severn | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Northampton County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Gaston — 912 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rich Square — 880 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Conway — 832 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Jackson — 777 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Seaboard — 585 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Garysburg — 572 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Woodland — 497 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Severn — 158 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Lasker — 152 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Milwaukee — 139 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Northampton County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Northampton County, NC?
- 27855, 27832, 27831, 27820, 27845, 27869, 27842, 27897, 27876, 27862, 27853, 27866 and 27877. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Northampton County?
- 16,931 residents in 7,857 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Northampton County?
- $50,086 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $36,136 (27831) to $91,202 (27842).
- Which Northampton County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27842, at $91,202, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Northampton County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Northampton County?
- For the 12 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 21 carrier routes reaching 9,106 residential and 236 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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